The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI (13 - 15) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI (11 - 14)
€ 18,000
€ 20,100
€ 18,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI is 5 cm shorter, 0.2 cm wider and 4 cm lower than the VW Beetle 1.4 TSI.
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
1446
1810
1975
1486
1808
2021
1810 mm
Width
1808 mm
1975 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1446 mm
Height
1486 mm
2601
4228
2537
4278
4228 mm
Length
4278 mm
2601 mm
Wheelbase
2537 mm
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
1261 kg
Kerb Weight
1359 kg
1780 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1750 kg
Weight Difference:
98 kg
7.21 %
General
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
5F
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1390 CC
89 bhp
at 2750 rpm
Power
158 bhp
at 5800 rpm
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
89 bhp
158 bhp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
230 NM
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
240 NM
at 1500 rpm
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
230 NM
240 NM
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Performance
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
111 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
12.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
175 m
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
115 m
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
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14.17 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.6 kg/bhp
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
14.17 kg/bhp
8.6 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
69 mpg
combined
43 mpg
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
69 mpg
43 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
54 mpg
city
32 mpg
81 mpg
motorway
53 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
758 mi
Range
518 mi
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
758 mi
518 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
84.3 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
125 kWh
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
84.3 kWh
125 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
108 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
153 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
519 kg
Maximum Payload
391 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
310 L
1150 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L
